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title: "Just got this white ghost and I am looking for some care advice. Any…"
description: "Just got this white ghost and I am looking for some care advice. Any tips will help! Also, I am assuming he’s tilted do lack of sun at some point. Will he ever…"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Maggs"
published: "2024-07-15T11:57:58.940851Z"
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# Just got this white ghost and I am looking for some care advice. Any…

_Posted by Maggs on 2024-07-15_

Just got this white ghost and I am looking for some care advice. Any tips will help! Also, I am assuming he’s tilted do lack of sun at some point. Will he ever straighten out? Thank you in advance😊

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## 10 comments

### eatyacarbs commented on 2024-07-15

man i love this thing — i hope it never changes, he’s groovin’!! in reality its shape will change over time with growth \& depending on light. you’re just along for the ride now

#### Maggs replied on 2024-07-15

He really is! Thank you so much😊

### Rebecca blyth commented on 2024-07-15

Hey! Sorry if this seems really obvious 🙈 but I have lots of cacti and I find whatever way the sun is they tend to lean toward, so if there is a main source of light (window, grow light etc.) face it the opposite way and then the plant will overtime lean the opposite direction (to get closer to the sun) and eventually straighten out! That’s what helped my cacti anyway, used to have the same problem. Hope that helps!

#### Maggs replied on 2024-07-15

No I appreciate the advice! Thank you very much!

#### Rebecca blyth replied on 2024-07-15

No problem! 😁

### Mara commented on 2024-07-15

Lactea ghost is very slow growing. They are sensitive to water but watering thoroughly is equally important, just make sure it is completely dry before then. According to the app, I water mine every 21 days which I feel is a good amount of time for it in my conditions.

They prefer direct sun but I have mine growing solely underneath Sansi and Barrina grow lights. Most of my euphoria tend to show significant growth from early June.

The bending may be due to over or under watering + lighting. I suspect by the wrinkling that yours is dehydrated and was under watered. This can take time to correct and “sometimes” requires sizing down your pot or switching to a non porous pot but I don’t suggest doing anything drastic. I would just let it be and observe and go with your gut.

#### Maggs replied on 2024-07-15

Wow! This was incredibly informative. I also was working under the assumption that he has been underwatered. Thank you so much!

#### Mara replied on 2024-07-15

For sure, I’m happy to help. They just require lots of patience and special attention until you get it down. I would love to see its progress 💚

### Bgunnrn commented on 2024-07-16

What are you using as the “soil”?

#### Maggs replied on 2024-07-16

Foxfarm with additional perilite and clay pellets on top to prevent pests

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